Half the money raised is split between the five organisations with the other half going into the Kingston Legacy Fund, which will distribute cash to other good causes within he borough.

The appeal needs to raise £193,052 by March this year in order to access £48,263 of Government match funding.

So today, Kingston is coming together to help the appeal reach that target.

Richmond Park and North Kingston MP Zac Goldsmith backed trhe campaign, saying: "Not only will this campaign raise much-needed short term funds, its Legacy Fund will provide community groups and networks with long term support well into the future.